Schools
Dallas County Internet For All Coalition Launches ‘Get Connected’ Campaign
Among the glaring issues the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront since last spring is the disparity in internet
Read more‘First-Day Jitters’ May Look Different This Year for Children
With the start of the school year edging closer and the coronavirus pandemic showing little sign of slowing down, “first-day jitters” takes on a whole new meaning.
Read moreSMU Officials Warn Students Against Parties
As SMU students moved into their residential commons or apartments last week, SMU President R. Gerald Turner and vice president
Read moreScreenwriter Alum Speaks at Hockaday Graduation
Screenwriter and Dallas native Kristin Tucker recently returned to Dallas as the invited guest speaker for The Hockaday School 2020
Read moreCounty Committee Weighs In on Start of School
TEA, State will track new COVID-19 cases at public schools Although some districts within Dallas County are opting to offer
Read moreHPISD To Keep Plans To Offer In-Person Learning Starting Sept. 8
Thursday was the first day of school for Highland Park ISD — albeit virtually to start. District leaders also announced
Read moreDallas ISD Will Start Year Online-Only
As parents prepare to begin the new school year, albeit virtually to start, and health officials continue to try to
Read moreStudent Achievements: Six to Celebrate
Olivia Briggs, a 2020 Highland Park High School graduate, has received a $1,500 scholarship through the HP Education Foundation Tartan Fund/Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Endowment.
Read moreHPISD Trustees OK 2020-2021 Budgets, Tax Rates
Highland Park ISD trustees this week approved adopting the proposed 2020-2021 budgets. The general fund budget approved includes $169.57 million
Read moreDallas ISD To Announce Back-to-School Plans Thursday Afternoon
UPDATED to include district’s decision. After meeting with Dallas County Health and Human Services officials yesterday, it seems that soon
Read moreSMU Awarded $18M From the US Defense Department
SMU received $18 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to continue their global observations and research using acoustic and
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